Northrop Grumman Corporation vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $512.35 (market cap $74.42B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.81. The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation pays a 1.79% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Northrop Grumman Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NOC | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.42B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $768.02 | $33.04 |
52-Week Low | $496.02 | $26.38 |
Enterprise Value | $88.65B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.79% | — |
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Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that is diversified across short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. The firm's segments include aeronautics, mission systems, defense services, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program and produces various piloted and autonomous flight systems. Mission systems creates a variety of sensors and processors for defense hardware. The defense systems segment is a long-range missile manufacturer. Finally, the company's space systems segment produces various space structures, sensors, and satellites.
Read more on NOC →SCHD is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It selects high-quality companies with a consistent track record of paying dividends, focusing on financial strength metrics like cash flow to total debt and return on equity, and excluding REITs. The fund aims to provide both income and capital appreciation, making it a popular choice for long-term, dividend-focused investors.
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